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I am so excited to announce that Xavier was selected as one of the 2026 Science Talent Search Scholars. This year marks the 85th Anniversary of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The explains “scholars were chosen based on their outstanding research, leadership skills, community involvement, commitment to academics, creativity in asking scientific questions and exceptional promise as STEM leaders demonstrated through the submission of their original independent research projects, essays and recommendations.”
Xavier’s passion for Birds is clearly on display with his project. Lindsey Cook with talked with Xavier this morning. You can hear about his project in his own words here: https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/01/08/blacksburg-high-school-students-bird-research-ranks-him-semifinalist-prestigious-science-contest/